Original Japanese 17th Century Edo Period Handmade Katana Sword by HIDETSUGU with Lacquered Scabbard Nepalese Cache Extras Barrel internally de-milled (not visibly

Barrel internally de-milled (not visibly obvious) conforms to current US importation requirements

There is a single silver star in the middle meaning this was most likely worn by a Brigadier General

Scabbard is also in great shape

and "803" is for Georg Brandstätter

Original Japanese 17th Century Edo Period Handmade Katana Sword by HIDETSUGU with Lacquered Scabbard Nepalese Cache Extras Barrel internally de-milled (not visiblyOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Japanese Katana ( or ) is a sword characterized by a curved, single edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. The design is iconic, and probably one of the best known sword styles in the world, easily identifiable even in silhouette. The official term for katana in Japan is uchigatana () and the term katana () often refers to single edged swords from around the world.